Locked Out Of Google Pixel And Pixel XL: Learn How To Bypass Lock With This Guide

Sometimes it’s common to forget the password of your Pixel or Pixel XL. Many solutions require you to do a hard factory reset that can delete all your information from your Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone. The good news for those that are locked out of a Pixel or Pixel XL, you can unlock the Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone and keep all your data. Below are three different methods on how to fix when your Pixel or Pixel XL is locked out.

Unlock Google Pixel or Pixel XL with Google Find My Mobile
For those that have already registered your Pixel or Pixel XL with Google, using the “Remote Controls” feature on your Google Pixel or Pixel XL will allow you to use Google’s Find My Mobile service. With this service from Google, Pixel or Pixel XL owners will be able to temporarily reset the password and bypass the lock screen on the Pixel or Pixel XL. If you have not already registered the Pixel or Pixel XL with Google, try registering it as soon as possible

Register the Pixel or Pixel XL with Google
Use the Find My Mobile service to temporary reset the password
Bypass the lock screen using the new temporary password
Set a new password

Unlock Google Pixel or Pixel XL with Android Device Manager
Other option when you’re locked out of Pixel or Pixel XL for those that have already registered the Pixel or Pixel XL with Android Device Manager is to use the “Lock” feature. When using the “Lock” feature on Android Device Manger, you can reset the password of the Pixel or Pixel XL from any computer.

Go to the Android Device Manager from a computer
Find your Pixel or Pixel XL on the screen
Enable “Lock & Erase” feature
Then follow the given steps on the page to lock your phone
Set a temporary password
Enter the temporary password on your Pixel or Pixel XL
Create a new password

How To Factory Reset Google Pixel or Pixel XL
It’s important to note that before you go to factory reset a Pixel or Pixel XL, users should back up all files and information to prevent any data from being lost. Read this step-by-step guide on how to factory reset a Pixel or Pixel XL. The way to back up data on your Pixel or Pixel XL is by going to Settings > Backup & reset